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Reviving the Kennebec: Balancing Nature and Industry

January 22, 2026

The Kennebec River has been a vital resource for Central Maine for millennia. It has supported local communities, wildlife, and significant fish populations. Today, it also powers industries and offers recreational opportunities. Recently, The Nature Conservancy and Brookfield Renewable agreed to pu

environment

Harnessing the Ocean's Power: Tidal Energy's Rise

January 11, 2026

Tidal energy is gaining attention as a dependable source of clean power. Unlike solar and wind, it's not affected by weather changes. This makes it a strong contender in the renewable energy mix. However, it's still in its early stages of commercial use. There are different types of tidal energy. T

weather

Snowstorm Leaves New Jersey Towns Buried

December 15, 2025

New Jersey recently experienced a significant winter storm that left a notable impact on several counties. The storm brought substantial snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 8 inches or more. The highest accumulations were observed in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex cou

politics

Underwater Watch: British Navy Keeps an Eye on Russian Sub

December 12, 2025

The British navy has been busy lately. They spent three days keeping tabs on a Russian submarine cruising through the English Channel. The submarine, named Krasnodar, is a sneaky Kilo-class type. It sailed on the surface the whole time, but the British were ready to dive into action if it went under

politics

GOP Faces Tough Lessons from New Jersey's Governor Race

November 6, 2025

The recent governor elections in New Jersey and Virginia sent a clear message to the Republican Party. While Virginia's outcome was expected, with Democrat Abigail Spanberger winning by a large margin, New Jersey's results were a surprise. Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, who had shown strong

sports

High School Eyes Capture the Action

October 28, 2025

High school sports in Massachusetts just got a lot more interesting. Thanks to a unique program, students are now behind the lens, capturing the excitement of the games. This past weekend, two talented photographers from Somerset Berkley Regional High School, Bryson Cain and Calder Troutman, showed

business

Sizewell C: A Long-Term Plan for UK Energy

June 10, 2025

The UK government has made a significant move by committing 14. 2 billion pounds to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project. This investment is aimed at boosting the country's energy security and creating jobs. The prime minister has emphasized that this is not a blank check but a strategic inves

health

A Roof Fire at a Cancer Center on Mother's Day

May 15, 2025

A blaze erupted on the roof of a cancer treatment facility in Somerville on Mother's Day. The fire started at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset's Steeplechase Cancer Center. The Somerville Fire Department responded to the call and found the fire burning in a 20x20 area under an a

education

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

January 9, 2025

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

health

Love's Resurgence: How Epidemics Redefine Relationships in Maugham's The Painted Veil

December 14, 2024

Think about the COVID-19 pandemic. It made us realize how fragile life and relationships can be. Fear and isolation ruled as we were locked down. But epidemics also make us appreciate what we have, like in W. Somerset Maugham's The Painted Veil (1925). This story shows how disease can bring people c